Iran is being belligerent about its nuclear program. America has continuously tried to shut down Iran’s nuclear facilities, but Iran keeps bouncing back and funding more research. Normally it’s not that big of a deal when another country gains nuclear capabilities, but the big problem with countries like Iran and North Korea is that they might just hit that big red button one day and start World War 3.

If that fateful day ever comes and Iran starts launching nuclear missiles, a study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggests that there is only one organization on Earth strong enough to stop them: the United States Air Force

The report argued, “The US would be the only country that has the air power, support capability, and mix of sea-air forces in the Gulf to continue a sustained campaign over a period of time and restrike [if] after an initial battle damage assessment it is found that further strike sorties are required.”

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So, what are these “capabilities that only the US Air Force currently has?” In a nutshell: versatility. Taking out Iran in a preemptive strike or during a nuclear war would be much more involved than simply flying into Iran’s air space and dropping bombs. The report claims that successful warfare would require a mix of multiple buy antibiotics in singapore specialized aircraft fulfilling essential roles, such as enemy air defense suppression, bomber escorts, electronic warfare that would shut down radar and communication, air-to-air refueling, and surveillance. Other countries can aid in these tasks, but no single country other than the US can perform every role over the course of an extended campaign.

Israel, for example, would only be able to delay Iran’s nuclear program for about a year. The report suggests that the US would be able to stall Iran for about five years.

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If Iran does somehow managed to build nuclear missiles, the US is also involved in building a missile shield that can protect allied countries from Iranian ICBMs. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense and Patriot Advanced Capability missile systems, in conjunction with superior radar systems, should be enough to shoot a nuclear missile out of the sky.

It’s kind of scary, isn’t it? The US is pulling troops out of the Middle East, and suddenly we get hit with the news that the USAF could be the only thing standing in between world peace and nuclear conflict. Don’t underestimate the value of expert think tanks – organizations like the CSIS or Strike Fighter Consulting Inc. can identify blindspots, potential weaknesses, and help develop strategies for tomorrow’s battlefield.

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